In this episode, Merideth chats with Angie Kim, award-winning author of Miracle Creek and Happiness Falls. Angie shares her journey of publishing her first novel at 50, her evolving creative process, and how her experiences as a Korean immigrant have shaped her storytelling.
We talk about:
How Angie's creative process has changed from periods of intense, long hours to a more balanced approach using a timer to write for two hours a day.
The importance of integrating a myriad of life experiences into creative work and never believing it's too late to write the book or create the work you dream of making.
A new perspective on finding lasting happiness and joy in creative pursuits and life in general.
Angie Kim's first novel: Miracle Creek won the Edgar Award and ITW Thriller Award and was named one of Time's "100 Best Mysteries and Thrillers of All Time."
Angie Kim's second novel: Happiness Falls an instant New York Times bestseller and has been featured by Good Morning America, Barnes & Noble, Belletrist, and the Book of the Month Club.
